Ostrich Struthio camelus

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Struthio camelus Even though the Ostrich has a small head compared to its large body it s eye is larger than the smallest bird in the world the Bee Hummingbird which is only two and one quarter inches 5 7 cm long To avoid detection ostriches may lie down with their neck outstretched on the ground but they do not bury their heads in the sand

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